Special Days in August

Whether you are looking forward to cooler weather, or revelling in the hottest days of the year, the month of August holds plenty to do. Visit the state fair or get those last vacation days in, just be sure to stop by the library to grab a cool book in some cool air conditioning for those hot hot days.

August is

Get Ready for Kindergarten Month. Check out a book about Kindergarten to get ready! Parents of kids of all ages can check out these handy Back to School links from U.S.A.Gov to learn about immunizations, school bus safety, healthy eating and more.

Word of the month:cyclopean: Vast, gigantic. Characterization of the mythical one-eyed Greek creature cyclops. After the storm, the family had to start on the cyclopean task of cleaning the farm and yard, removing fallen trees and a stray wind-blown shed.

August 15 It’s E. Nesbit’s birthday. If you haven’t read British author Nesbit’s children’s books, check one out this month. Did you know? The premise of E. Nesbit’s fantasy Five Children and It inspired Edgar Eager’s Half Magic.

August 18 It’s Bad Poetry Day. Just for fun, try writing a bad poem. Read some books about poetry.

August 21 Hawaii becomes a state on this day in 1959. Read a book about Hawai'i.